Wounded by explosive devices, two survivors regain strength and hope thanks to the support of the ICRC and basketball.

In Mazar-e-Sharif, the Ariana Basic Health Center run by the Afghan Red Crescent is supported by the ICRC.

Kandahar, Inzargai camp. The Afghan Red Crescent Society, ICRC's partner, provides support to people in need including hot meals, water and temporary shelters as well as basic healthcare services.

Ghazni. To mark International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, here is Zahida's story.

On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4, the ICRC reiterates its ongoing commitment to reducing the human suffering caused by anti-personnel mines and explosive remnants of war.

Jabalussaraj district. International Water Day.

Kabul. Testimonies from beneficiaries of financial support from the ICRC to help them develop their micro-enterprises.

The International Women's Day 2025. All across Asia, women affected by armed conflicts remind us everyday that resilience is more than just survival: it’s about transforming pain into hope and determination.

Adalat, Kandahar. ICRC water and habitation project.

Kabul. The ICRC provides financial support to Afghan families to help them develop their micro-enterprises.

Kabul. Fatema's testimony.

Kabul. The story of Nazia, aged 6, who receives a prosthesis and care at the ICRC's physical rehabilitation centre.

Uruzgan province, Tarin Kôt. As part of the ICRC's cash-for-work project, staff are working with Afghan Red Crescent volunteers to repair a damaged canal by providing financial compensation to the workers, who are themselves trained in infrastructure maintenance under the guidance of experts.

Following the severe flooding in Afghanistan, the ICRC is supporting health facilities and the Afghan Red Crescent Society's efforts to respond to the needs.

Journée mondiale de l'eau : le CICR contribue à l'accès à l'eau potable.

Winter challenge for the needy families: 30-year-old Farzana from Kabul.

Testimonials from families receiving treatment at an ICRC orthopedic center.

The story of Ahmad Zia.

The story of Sayed Kareem.

Kabul. At the ICRC physical rehabilitation center, hope is everywhere.

Regional hospital in Herat after the earthquake of October 7, 2023.

Afghanistan : difficultés économiques = Afghanistan : economic hardship = Afganistán: dificultades económicas;

Afghanistan : vidéo de fin d'année 2022 = Afghanistan : end of year 2022 video

Afghanistan, Kaboul : difficultés économiques = Afghanistan, Kabul : economic hardship

Afghanistan, Kaboul : le CICR soutien l'hôpital Rabia Balkhi = Afghanistan, Kabul : ICRC supports Rabia Balkhi Hospital

Afghanistan : 113,500 newborn Afghan babies, but how will they survive ?

Afghanistan : ICRC's response since August 2021

Afghanistan : time is running out to save millions of lives

Afghanistan : difficile situation des hôpitaux = Afghanistan : difficult situation of hospitals

Afghanistan, Kaboul : manque de personnel à l'hôpital = Afghanistan, Kabul: shortage of staff at the hospital